Because computers tend to be rather bad tools for sketching I often first
doodle something in my notebook and then firm up the concept in CAD by
adding hard sizes. Using TC I can assign materials and look at my design
(typically 3D) from any angle. This helps validate my design. And in the
case of my uw-housing I then printed out a stack of drawings to take to TAP
for cutting and routing.
For my rocketry work I used a CAD drawing to estimate that I needed a 4"
diameter rocket to build a guidance system. Hence my PML Eclipse. Now I just
need to build the guidance system :-)
Sander
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> I do use a CAD system for engine design, but its not something that
> anyone else could read. It was also used for the metal parts of the
> KISS rocket. If nothing more advanced comes our way, I'll probably
> keep using it. The package is suitable for 2-D shop drawings, but is
> a kludge (designed for PCB layout).
>
> Dave W. designed/built the front half of the KISS rocket, and seems
> more comfortable with paper/pencil.
>
> Dan
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